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Monthly Archives: April 2004
M$ is up to its old tricks
This e-WEEK article is frustrating, as I finally had a comfortable setup that employed both Win-based and Linux-based software. While I may disagree with Sun Microsystems president Jonathan Schwartz on many open-source issues, such as his calling Red Hat a … Continue reading
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Martin is right about this one
Despite the fact that I take regular shots at Martin for his oddball ideas on most policies, he has this part dead on Prime Minister Paul Martin pressed forward yesterday with his plan for a global-leaders forum to solve the … Continue reading
Posted in Policy / Politics
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spotty posting
Sorry to readers for the spotty posting. We had an addition to the family a few days ago, so sleep is limited and attentions are necessarily elsewhere.
Air America
No surprise here – Air America is getting pulled from stations at a fierce pace and Weyrich’s take on it nails the classic failure of the socialist / new-age liberal mind. If it isn’t supported by your tax dollars, it … Continue reading
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Questions continue to pile up regarding Kerry’s military service
Kerry’s choice to promote himself as a “decorated war hero” is looking more and more like it could sink him in the eyes of the electorate. Since he decided to make military service, medals, and “heroism” a key issue in … Continue reading
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Saddam’s WMD’s are rearing their ugly heads
Want to know why the coalition forces are having trouble finding Saddam’s chemical weapons or why Saddam did not use them? Because al – Qaeda inherited them and is planning to use them themselves. You do the math… Add this … Continue reading
Posted in Iraq, Middle East, Policy / Politics
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a dusty old has been speaks
A few in the media are excited about the fact that old Old Joe Who? is speaking up from the depths of his self-imposed ignominy. Joe made another pathetic plea for relevance last week, when he argued that it would … Continue reading
Posted in Election 2004, Humor, Policy / Politics
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Kerry even flip flops on owning and SUV
Keep this in mind while reading the following Kerry quotes. He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. (Luke 16:10) Kerry … Continue reading
Posted in Election 2004, Environment, Policy / Politics
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nothing like wearing your heart on your sleeve
Say what you will about the credibility of various research studies and findings about the homosexual lifestyle, but this report by our federal government is clearly biased in favor of pushing specific social agendas through. Children of gay couples may … Continue reading
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more on Bill C250 – email your senator
An example of the letter that you can send from 1ClickLobbyist. Any government that takes away the freedom of speech of its citizens will no longer be tolerated or supported in the coming election. Bill C250 must not be put … Continue reading
Posted in Policy / Politics, Religious Freedom
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Fizzling fast
Fizzle SYLLABICATION: fiz�zle INTRANSITIVE VERB: Inflected forms: fiz�zled, fiz�zling, fiz�zles To make a hissing or sputtering sound. Informal To fail or end weakly, especially after a hopeful beginning. NOUN: Informal A failure; a fiasco. Did anyone else hear that fizzling … Continue reading
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Eco-imperialism
I have not read this book yet, but it certainly looks interesting Eco- Imperialism – Green Power. Black Death. “The environmental movement I helped found has lost its objectivity, morality and humanity. The pain and suffering it is inflicting on … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Policy / Politics
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the Brady Bunch admit their \”victory\” over the NRA was a hollow one
The much vaunted “victory” of the anti-gun zealots over the NRA was clearly a hollow one and sated their anti-rights fervor only for a few short days. Just 150 days after going live with Convio, the Brady Campaign to Prevent … Continue reading
Posted in Firearms, Policy / Politics, U.S.
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What a difference the 49th parallel makes
… when it comes to our respective federal government’s willingness to take on trade issues. Compare my last post, which noted the near hands-off approach the Chrétien / Martin administrations have taken in dealing with the US on trade issues, … Continue reading
Posted in Canadian, International, Policy / Politics, U.S.
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Protected: Streamlining international relations
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Posted in Canadian, Climate change, Environment, Policy / Politics, U.S.
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Just go diaperless
Umbra @ Grist is demonstating her almost complete lack of touch with reality again, as she is advocating “elimination communication” or “diaper-free” child rearing to her readers. According to Umbra … The concept is logical and simple: Infants give recognizable … Continue reading
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Protected: A little science lesson before you start your Earth Day celebration
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The Ground was uneven
Web Posted @ Rightpoint.org Dana at Canadiancomment.com included an interesting segment of the recent Russert / Kerry MSNBC interview in which Russert asked (Kerry) if he would pledge to not seek re-election in 2008 if he failed to create the … Continue reading
Posted in Election 2004, Policy / Politics
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Cops foil UK version of 9-11
Debbye has a good run down on how British Police have foiled an Islamist suicide plot, set to occur at the upcoming Manchester United – Liverpool match. Reading the details of their plan will give a chilling reminder of how … Continue reading
Mr. Kerry, we never knew ye
But the more I see, the more I am sickened. I tried to watch Russert’s interview with Kerry, but was so disgusted by Kerry’s lies and deception that I had to change the channel before it ended. However, there were … Continue reading
Posted in Election 2004, Policy / Politics
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